Dr. Chika Christiana Abba
Dr. Chika Christiana Abba is a READER in PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Chika C. Abba is a Chemist and Pharmacist by profession. She is a Reader at the Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. She had previously worked as a Community and Hospital Pharmacist before joining the Academia. Dr. Abba obtained Bachelor’s degrees (BSc) in Industrial Chemistry and Pharmacy respectively, and an MSc in Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She acquired a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) from the University of Benin and a PhD in Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Her research interests are in Natural Products Research and Pharmaceutical Analyses, with the goal of addressing societal health challenges through natural product analyses, standardization, and packaging, as well as the promotion of healthy living. She has special interest in neglected tropical diseases, both systemic/skin NTDs, malaria and immune boosters.
As part of her community service, Dr. Abba is actively involved in several youth development programs, particularly in the areas of personality development and skill acquisition.
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Address: | Pharmaceutical And Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Deputy Director (Agulu), Centre for Counselling and Career Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2019 to Present |
| 3 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2018 to September, 2021 |
| 4 | Head of Department, Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2018 to January, 2022 |
| 5 | Chairman, National Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA) UNIZIK Chapter, Anambra State June, 2018 to March, 2021 |
| 6 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2015 to September, 2018 |
| 7 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2011 to September, 2015 |
| 8 | Head of Pharmacy Department and Focal Pharmacist HIV/AIDS/ART, St. Charles Borromeo Hospital, Onitsha April, 2007 to October, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Chika C Abba, Chineze B Nsofor, Chioma C Udeozor, Joseph E Orjiakor, Uchechi K Ajah, Nnamdi M Adione, Onyeka C Obidiegwu, Peter M Eze. (2024, April), "In-vitro comparative study of solvent effect on antioxidant properties of leaf extracts of Anthocleista djalonensis", Magna Scientia Advanced Biology and Pharmacy, Vol. 11, (Issue 02), pp 072–079 |
| 2 | Abba C, Eze P, Ebada S, Eze N, Proksch P, Teusch N, Okoye F, Eboka C. (2024, January), "A Rare Chlorinated Fungal Metabolite and Alpha-Pyrones from an Endophytic Fungus Nigrospora sp.", International Journal of Microbiology, In press (Manuscript ID: 8617569) |
| 3 | Chika C. Abba, Mildred C. Egwuatu, Onyekachi Johnson, Peter M. Eze, Nchekwube K. Eze, Onyeka Chinwuba Obidiegwu. (2024, March), "Isovitexin, the main phytoconstituent of Anthocleista djalonensis, May Be Responsible for the Plant's Antimalarial Properties", Magna Scientia Advanced Biology and Pharmacy, Vol. 11, (Issue 02), pp 26-32 |
| 4 | Onyeka Chinwuba Obidiegwu, Nnamdi Markben Adione, Ifeanyi Peter Onyeka, Peter M Eze, Chioma Vivian Anidi, Nkeoma Nkasi Okoye, Blessing O Umeokoli, Ogechukwu O Anyanwu, Keziah U Ajah, Festus Basden Chinedu Okoye, Chika Christiana Abba. (2024, January), "Antioxidant and cytotoxicity evaluation of the Endophytic Fungus, Fusarium equiseti, isolated from the leaves of Ocimum gratissimum", Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 93-99 |
| 5 | Abba C, Okonkwo N, Nwankwo K, Eze P, Awegbe C. (2023, June), "High performance liquid chromatography analysis of tea-infused alcohol - a potential substance of abuse in Nigeria.", Journal of Current Biomedical Research, Vol. 3, pp 1005–1011 |
| 6 | Eze PM, Simons VE, Frank M, van Geelen L, Abba CC, Ebada SS, Esimone CO, Okoye FBC, Proksch P, Kalscheuer R. (2023, October), "Serratiochelin D, a new siderophore from Serratia marcescens", Phytochemistry Letters, Vol. 57, pp 22-25 |
| 7 | Innocent O Ajawobu, Chika C Abba, Ogechi O Anyanwu, Chukwubuikem C Okolo, Paul Chinwuba, Festus BC. Okoye. (2023, July), "Investigation of the chemical composition and anti-inflammatory effects of the crude methanolic extract and fractions of Artocarpus heterophyllus (Fam. Moraceae)", Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 75-83 |
| 8 | FA Onyegbule, NE Egba, CC Abba, SO Bruce, BO Umeokoli, OO Anyanwu. (2023, March), "Pharmacognostic and in vitro antimicrobial evaluation of the sub-fractions of the ethyl acetate fraction of the methanol leaf extract of Anthocleista djalonensis", Journal of Scientific and Innovative Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 13-19 |
| 9 | Onyeka Chinwuba Obidiegwu, Keziah Uchechi Ajah, Nelson Chukwukasi Enendu, Sonia Kosisochukwu Ezeoke, Chika Christiana Abba. (2022, June), "In vitro determination of the anti-helminthic properties of Anthocleista djalonensis", GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 66-71 |
| 10 | Nnamdi Markben Adione, Ifeanyi Peter Onyeka, Chika Christiana Abba, Nkeoma Nkasi Okoye, Peter Maduabuchi Eze, Blessing Ogechukwu Umeokoli, OgechI Ozioma Anyanwu, Festus Basden Chiedu Okoye. (2022, August), "Antimicrobial Activities of the Endophytic Fungus, Fusarium equiseti, Isolated from The leaves of Ocimum gratissimum", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| 11 | Adione NM, Onyeka IP, Abba CC, Okoye NN, Okolo CC, Eze PM, Umeokoli BO, Anyanwu OO, Okoye FBC. (2022, September), "Detection, isolation and identification of more bioactive compounds from Fusarium equiseti, an endophytic isolated from Ocimum gratissimum", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 20, (Issue 3), pp 130-140 |
| 12 | Obidiegwu OC, Abba CC, Ajah KU, Ujam NT, Okoye FBC. (2022, January), "Biologically active secondary metabolites of an endophytic fungus of Psidium guajava", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 111-117 |
| 13 | Obidiegwu CO, Abba CC, Okoye NN, Okolo CC, Nwachukwu CU, Ujam NT, Okoye FBC. (2022, December), "ACL-4, an Endophytic Fungus Isolated from Ageratum conyzoides Leaves Possesses the Unique Potential of Generating Low Molecular Weight Bioactive Lead Compounds", Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 12), pp 2041-2046 |
| 14 | Eze PM, Simons V, Seidemann T, Wang L, Kiffe-Delf A, Frank M, van Geelen L, Abba CC, Esimone CO, Okoye FBC, Kalscheuer R. (2021, December), "Serratiochelins A and B from Serratia marcescens Show Xenosiderophoric Characteristics towards Acinetobacter baumannii and Mycobacterium tuberculosis", Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 20, (Issue 12), pp 2551-2558 |
| 15 | Nwankwo LU, Onyegbule FA, Abba CC, Agbamu E. (2021, December), "Comparative Hypolipidemic Evaluation of Aframomum Melegueta Seeds and Moringa Oleifera Leaves", Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, Vol. 33, (Issue 59), pp 166-182 |
| 16 | Anthonia Adaeze Amaechi, Angus Nnamdi Oli, Ugochukwu Moses Okezie, Samson A. Adejumo, Chika Christiana Abba, Ifeanyi Justin Okeke and Festus Basden Ch. (2021, January), "Secondary Metabolites of Endophytic Fungi from Newbouldia Laevis and Cassia Tora Leaves: Prospecting for New Antimicrobial Agents", Recent Advances in Anti-Infective Drug Discovery, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 50-62 |
| 17 | Ujam NT, Abba CC, Eze PM, Oli AN, Ejikeugwu CE, Ugwu MC, Okoye FBC, Esimone CO. (2020, June), "The isolation, identification and antimicrobial activities of endophytic fungi from Azadirachta indica", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 115-124 |
| 18 | Chika C Abba, Peter M Eze. (2020, January), "Fatty acid profile of an oleaginous endophytic Pseudofusicoccum sp. Isolated from Annona muricata", American Journal of Essential Oils and Natural Products, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-5 |
| 19 | Peter M. Eze, Dominic O. Abonyi, Chika C. Abba, Peter Proksch, Festus B. C. Okoye, Charles O. Esimone. (2019, April), "Toxic, but beneficial compounds from endophytic fungi of Carica papaya", The EuroBiotech Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 105 - 111 |
| 20 | Dominic O Abonyi, Peter M Eze, Chika C Abba, Chidimma R Chukwunwejim, Chika P Ejikeugwu, Festus BC Okoye, Charles O Esimone. (2019, January), "Metabolites of endophytic Colletotrichum gloeosporioides isolated from leaves of Carica papaya", American Journal of Essential Oils and Natural Products, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 39-46 |
| 21 | Peter M. Eze, Joy C. Nnanna, Ugochukwu Okezie, Happiness S. Buzugbe, Chika C. Abba, Chidimma R. Chukwunwejim, Festus B. C. Okoye and Charles O. Esimo. (2019, January), "Screening of metabolites from endophytic fungi of some Nigerian medicinal plants for antimicrobial activities", The EuroBiotech Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 10-18 |
| 22 | Chika C. Abba, Peter M. Eze, Dominic O. Abonyi, Charles U. Nwachukwu, Peter Proksch, Festus B. C. Okoye, Chukwuenweniwe J. Eboka. (2018, July), "Phenolic Compounds from Endophytic Pseudofusicoccum sp. Isolated from Annona muricata", Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 7), pp 332-337 |
| 23 | Dominic O. Abonyi, Peter M. Eze, Chika C. Abba, Nonye T. Ujam, Peter Proksch, Festus B. C. Okoye, Charles O. Esimone. (2018, August), "Biologically active phenolic acids produced by Aspergillus sp., an endophyte of Moringa oleifera", European Journal of Biological Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 158-168 |
| 24 | Happiness S. Buzugbe, Peter M. Eze, Chidimma R. Chukwunwejim, Charles U. Nwachukwu, Dominic O. Abonyi, Chika C. Abba, Festus B. C. Okoye, Charles O. Esimone. (2018, May), "Investigation of Secondary Metabolites of an Endophytic Fungus Isolated from the Leaves of Chromolaena odorata for Possible Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities", The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 72-77 |
| 25 | Peter M. Eze, Nchekwube K. Ojimba, Dominic O. Abonyi, Chidimma R. Chukwunwejim, Chika C. Abba, Festus B. C. Okoye, Charles O. Esimone. (2018, March), "Antimicrobial Activity of Metabolites of an Endophytic Fungus Isolated from the Leaves of Citrus jambhiri (Rutaceae)", Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 145–149 |
| 26 | Chinenye C. Chimezie, Peter M. Eze, Angus N. Oli, Chika C. Abba, Felix A. Onyegbule and Charles O. Esimone. (2017, April), "The Synergistic Potentials of Platostoma africanum and Psidium guajava against Some Multi-drug Resistant Bacteria", European Journal of Medicinal Plants, Vol. 18, (Issue 3), pp 1-12 |
| 27 | Mark O. Akpotu, Peter M. Eze, Chika C. Abba, Blessing O. Umeokoli, Charles U. Nwachukwu, Festus B. C. Okoye, Charles O. Esimone. (2017, April), "Antimicrobial activities of secondary metabolites of endophytic fungi isolated from Catharanthus roseus", Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 15-22 |
| 28 | Mark O. Akpotu, Peter M. Eze, Chika C. Abba, Charles U. Nwachukwu, Festus B. C. Okoye, and Charles O. Esimone. (2017, January), "Metabolites of Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Euphorbia hirta growing in Southern Nigeria", Chemical Science Review and Letters, Vol. 6, (Issue 21), pp 12-19 |
| 29 | Abba CC, Nduka I, Eze PM, Ujam TN, Abonyi DO, Okoye FBC. (2016, August), "Antimicrobial Activity of Secondary Metabolites of Endophytic Aspergillus Species isolated from Loranthus Micranthus", African Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 136-140 |
| 30 | Umeokoli Blessing Ogechukwu, Abba Chika, Ezeh Peter, Ajaghaku Daniel, Onyegbule Felix Afamefule. (2016, October), "Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, and Chemical Evaluation of Buchholzia coriacea Seed (Wonderful Kola)Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, and Chemical Evaluation of Buchholzia coriacea Seed (Wonderful Kola)", American Journal of Life Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 106-112 |
| 31 | K. G. Ngwoke, I. A. Anusi, P. M. Eze, U. M. Okezie, C. C. Abba and D.O. Abonyi. (2015, April), "Phytochemical and Antioxidant Properties of Stem Bark Extracts of Anthocleista nobilis", European Journal of Medicinal Plants, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 107-111 |
| 32 | Kenneth Ngwoke, Miracle Agu, Peter Eze, Nchekwube Ojimba, Happiness Buzugbe, Dominic Abonyi, Chika Abba and Charles Esimone. (2015, June), "Determination of Caffeine in Different Brands of Tea and Coffee Marketed in South Eastern Nigeria", Chemical Science Review and Letters, Vol. 4, (Issue 14), pp 637-642 |
| 33 | Ngwoke KG, Ikeanyi AU, Eze PM, Ezemokwe IC, Abba CC and Ugwu MC. (2015, March), "Phytochemical and Antioxidant Properties of Extracts of Xylopia aethiopica Fruits", Chemical Science Review and Letters, Vol. 4, (Issue 13), pp 267-270 |
| 34 | Umeokoli Blessing Ogechukwu, Ekeh Michah Ngozi, Eze Peter, Umeyor Chukwuebuka and Abba Chika. (2015, June), "Improved gastric lesion of ulcerogenic mice treated with bark extracts and fractions of Newbouldia laevis", African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Vol. 9, (Issue 21), pp 553-560 |
| 35 | Anowi Chinedu Fredrick, Onyekaba TU, Chika Abba, Fadeyi Omotayo. (2014, August), "Analgesic, phytochemical and toxicological investigations of ethanol Extract of the leaves of Baphia pubescens Hook.F (FAMILY LEGUMINOSAE)", Universal Journal of Pharmacy, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 11-16 |
| 36 | V. U. Chigozie, P. M. Eze, C. R. Chukwunwejim, C. C. Abba, C. S. Nworu and C. O. Esimone. (2014, July), "Quality Assessment of Some Brands of Tetanus Toxoids Marketed in Open Markets in South-Eastern Nigeria", Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, Vol. 4, (Issue 13), pp 1657-1667 |
| 37 | P. M. Eze, E. E. Ajaegbu, P. C. Ejikeugwu, R. N. Egbuna, C. C. Abba, C. O. Esimone. (2014, November), "Evaluation of the Quality of Commercial Antibacterial Discs Available in Nigeria", Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, Vol. 4, (Issue 21), pp 2548-2562 |
| 38 | Felix A. Onyegbule, Innocent O. Ilouno, Peter M. Eze, Chika C. Abba, Victor U. Chigozie. (2014, December), "Evaluation of the Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory and Antimicrobial Activities of Leaf Extracts of Breynia nivosa", Chemical Science Review and Letter, Vol. 3, (Issue 12), pp 1126-1134 |
| 39 | Nduka Sunday Odunke, Okonta Eleje, Abba Chika Christiana, Ihekwereme Chibueze Peter, Ekwedigwe Uchenna, Okonta Matthew. (2014, April), "Herb drug interaction: effect of Manix® on pharmacokinetic parameters of pefloxacin in rat model", Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, Vol. 4, pp S413-S416 |
| 40 | Patience O. Osadebe, Chika C. Abba and Matthias O. Agbo. (2012, June), "Antimotility effects of extracts and fractions of Eastern Nigeria mistletoe (Loranthus micranthus Linn)", Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, Vol. 5, (Issue 7), pp 556-560 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Chika C. Abba. (2021, April), "Ethics and Workplace Harmony", Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Paper presented at the Orientation Seminar for all the Newly Employed Staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 2 | Obiageli Emalumadu, Chika Abba. (2021, March), "Ethics in Project 200", Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Paper presented at The Project 200 Productivity Seminars in Faculties of Nnamdi Azikiwe University 2nd to 10th of March 2021 |
| 3 | Abba CC, Eze PM, Proksch P, Okoye FBC, Eboka CJ. (2020, August), "Biologically active alpha-pyrones from endophytic Nigospora sp. isolated from Gongronema latifolium", National Association of Pharmacists in Academia, A paper presented at the 18th National Association of Pharmacists in Academia conference, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 24th-26th August 2020. |
| 4 | Adione NM, Ibeh CO. Okoli FA, Eze PM, Abba CC, Okoye FBC.. (2020, August), "Screening of metabolites of Fusarium equiseti, an endophyte of Ocimum grratissimum (Linn) for cytotoxic, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities.", National Association of Pharmacists in Academia, A paper presented at the 18th National Association of Pharmacists in Academia conference, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 24th-26th August 2020. |
| 5 | Uzochukwu IC, Ugwu MC, Ogwalonye UC, Abba CC, Umeyor CE, Uromnachi EM, Okpagu N, Adekoya A, Esuga M, Ukwuru J, Anyakora C. (2018, August), "Pilot implementation of pharmaceutical quality system curriculum at Nnamdi Azikiwe University", National Association of Pharmacists in Academia, A paper presented at the 16th National Association of Pharmacists in Academia conference, NIPRID Abuja, Nigeria. 12th-16th August 2018 |
| 6 | N Ujam, P Eze, B Umeokoli, C Abba, F Okoye, C Esimone. (2017, September), "Evaluation of Antiplasmodial and Immunomodulatory Activities of Extracts of Endophytic Fungi Isolated from four Nigerian Medicinal Plants.", Planta Medica international Open, pp 4(S 01): S1-S202., A conference paper presented at the 65th International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research. GA 2017, Basel, Switzerland. |
| 7 | CC Abba, PM Eze, FB Okoye, CJ Eboka. (2015, August), "Cytotoxicity and Antimicrobial Activities of Secondary Metabolites Produced by Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Gongronema latifolia and Loranthus micrantus", Planta Medica, pp 81 - PM_105, A conference paper presented at the 63rd International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research. GA2015, Budhapest, Hungary. |
| 8 | Eze PM, Chimezie CC, Abba CC, Onyegbule AF, Morikwe UC, Esimone CO. (2015, August), "Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Combinations of Platostoma africanum and Psidium guajava on Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria", Planta Medica, pp 81 - PM_144, A conference paper presented at the 63rd International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research. GA2015, Budhapest, Hungary. |
| 9 | Ojimba NK, PM Eze, CC Abba, FBC Okoye, CO Esimone CO. (2015, August), "Investigation of Secondary Metabolites of Endophytic Fungi from Loranthus micranthus Linn and Citrus jambhiri Lush for their Antioxidant Activity", Planta Medica, pp 81 - PM_190, A conference paper presented at the 63rd International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research. GA2015, Budhapest, Hungary. |
| 10 | Abba CC, Umeokoli BO, Eze PM, Onyegbule AF. (2014, August), "Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Potentials of Some Metabolites from an Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Lorantus micranthus from South-Eastern Nigeria", Planta Medica, pp 80 - P1N29, A conference paper presented at the 62nd International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research. GA2014, Portugal. |
| 11 | Igboeme SO, Umeokoli BO, Onyegbule FA, Abba CC. (2013, September), "Pharmacological evaluation of the anti-diabetic activities of juice formulate (PAMA)", , pp 79 - PE15, Poster presentation at 61st International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research 1st -5th September 2013, Münster, Germany, |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Biologically Active Secondary Metaboiltes of an Endophytic Fungus of Psidium guajava and Ageratum conyzoides" (2021). Completed Masters project by Obidiegwu, Onyeka Chinwuba (201765D6002) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Training/Workshop Grant" (June, 2016 to June, 2016). Completed sponsored grant by Pan Africa Chemistry Network |
| 2 | Awardee: "GA Travel Grant" (April, 2015 to August, 2015). Completed sponsored grant by Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA) |
| 3 | Awardee: "Research Grant" (August, 2015 to November, 2015). Completed sponsored grant by Heinrich Heine University, Dusseldorf |
| 4 | Awardee: "Institution Based Research (IBR) Tertiary Education Trust Intervention (Project title: Isolation of Endophytic Fungi from some Nigerian Marine Plants and their Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities" (June, 2023). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Antimicrobial activity and Phytochemical Constituents of Edible Mushrooms Pleurotus ostreatus and Agaricus bisporus Sold in Enugu Metropolis" (September, 2021) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "18th NAPA National Scientific Conference: SCIENTIFIC SUB-COMMITTEE, LOC, NAPA 2020 CONFERENCE" (June, 2020) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "TEBEC 1.0 ASSESSMENT" (March, 2024). Ongoing External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "B.Pharm. Undergraduate Professional Examination (Dept. of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, UNN)" (January, 2022). Ongoing External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Deputy Director (Agulu), "Center for Counselling and Career Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2022) |
| 2 | Head of Department, "Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2021) |
| 3 | Collation Officer (Uke Ward, Idemili LGA), "Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)" (February, 2019 to February, 2019) |
| 4 | Collation Officer (Omor Ward, AnyamelumLGA), "Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)" (March, 2019 to March, 2019) |
| 5 | Head of Department, "Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2019 to January, 2021) |
| 6 | Chairman, "Hostel Committee, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (May, 2018 to October, 2019) |
| 7 | Head of Department, "Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2018 to September, 2019) |
| 8 | Secretary, "Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, NnamdiAzikiwe University" (February, 2017 to August, 2018) |
| 9 | Chairman, "Laboratory Committee, Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2017 to June, 2019) |
| 10 | Secretary, "Examination/Time Table Committee, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (July, 2017 to August, 2018) |
| 11 | Chairman, "Environmental Committee, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2014 to January, 2015) |
| 12 | Member, "Faculty Week/Oath-Taking Committee, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2014 to January, 2019) |
| 13 | Member, "Faculty Examination and Time Table Committee, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2014 to December, 2015) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research" (member since 2014), https://ga-online.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria" (member since 2004), https://psnnational.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "14th Edition of HERBFEST: A Natural Product Expo", (Bioresources Development & Conservation Programme (BDCP)), 12th October, 2023 to 14th October, 2023; Concord Hotel, Off Port Harcourt Road, Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria |
| 2 | "19th National Scientific Conference of National Association of Pharmacists in Academia conference, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria.", (National Association of Pharmacists in Academia), 16th August, 2021 to 20th August, 2021; University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria |
| 3 | "18th National Scientific Conference of National Association of Pharmacists in Academia conference, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria", (National Association of Pharmacists in Academia), 10th August, 2020 to 14th August, 2020; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria |
| 4 | "17th National Scientific Conference of National Association of Pharmacists in Academia conference", (National Association of Pharmacists in Academia), 25th August, 2019 to 30th August, 2019; National Merit Award House Abuja, Nigeria. |
| 5 | "63rd International Congress and Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research 23rd-28th August 2015.", (Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research), 23rd August, 2015 to 28th August, 2015; Budhapest, Hungary. |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "5-Day Capacity Building for the Career Services Staff of Nigerian Higher Education Institutions", (TETFund), 23rd October, 2023 to 27th October, 2023; Rock View Royale Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria |
| 2 | "Enhancement of Service Delivery in the University", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 4th December, 2019 to 5th December, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "Moving Towards a Top Ranked University: Education for Social Impact", (Professional Leadership Practitioners Institute), 8th July, 2019 to 9th July, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "Pilot Workshop On Pharmaceutical Quality System Curriculum In Nigerian Universities", (United States Pharmacopeia), 12th March, 2018 to 14th March, 2018; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Agulu Campus |
| 5 | "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Post-Graduate Research workshop and Grant application writing", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 22nd January, 2018 to 26th January, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 6 | "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Post-Graduate Research workshop and Grant application writing", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 14th November, 2016 to 17th November, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 7 | "GC-MS Workshop", (Pan African Chemical Network), 3rd June, 2016 to 10th June, 2016; Kwame Nkuruma University of Science and Technology Ghana |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | ""Coaching and Career Development Skills” by CAREER ACE at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (CAREER ACE), 18th May, 2021 to 21st May, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Other Event | |
| 1 | "Online Search For Healthcare Literature Using Research4life HINARI", (MLA Liberians Without Borders/Elsevier Foundation/Research4life), 27th May, 2021 to 28th May, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |